2because their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about trouble.
3Through wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established.
4By knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
5A warrior of wisdom is strong, and a man of knowledge increases his strength;
6for by wise direction you can wage your war and with many advisors there is victory.
7Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.
8There is one who plans to do evil— people call him a master of schemes.
9A foolish plan is sin and men despise a mocker.
10If you become weak with fear in the day of trouble, then your strength is small.